Just 11 days to go until I am a marathoner. Over the past 14 weeks everything has gone pretty well. I’ve been slow, I’ve been fast, I’ve felt like a superwoman, I’ve felt guilty, I’ve felt weak, but at the end of it all, I feel that I am actually going to be able to do it. Every two weeks I’ve written a blog post, … Continue reading 11 days to go
I love a big London race, where they close down the roads, and you get all the atmosphere, bands, crowds, noise, charities, big finish – it’s just pretty special. So I’ve only done 10km races in London, and since last year, I’ve been secretly wanting to do The Big Half. This year I didn’t sign up, simply because of the expense. I’ve already spent quite … Continue reading Race Review: The Big Half
Around these parts (Teddington/Twickenham/Kingston – just outside of London) if you tell people that you are doing the Hampton Court Half Marathon, they will say, the February one or the March one. Then conspiratorially with a smirk they may add, the ‘original one’? You see there are two Hampton Court Half marathons, and each year they go into proverbial marketing battle over which one is … Continue reading Race Review: Hampton Court Half Marathon
Comparison is the thief of all joy, said Theodore Roosevelt. And, yes, believe he was right. For example You’re walking down the street feeling pretty on it (with make up, hair done, and actual clothes – not active wear), and then someone much better pulled together strides the other direction filled with confidence, and you suddenly feel ‘less’, than you did mere seconds ago. You’re … Continue reading The thief of all joy
A little while ago there was a lot of press about how smiling while doing an activity, like running, can make it seem less hard. A way to trick your brain, which might be saying ouchie, stop, and then you smile, and your brain goes, oh okay, I guess this is not so bad. That’s the logic anyways. So, I’m happy to try anything to … Continue reading Smile
Do you have a ParkRun within Saturday morning reach and are tempted to give this phenomenon a go? Here’s your guide on how to get out there, and enjoy ParkRun Day as they call it! Click here to visit the website and find out if there is a ParkRun near you. What is it? ParkRun is a weekly free 5km run, happening at a park … Continue reading Your first ParkRun
So, being new to this whole marathon training situation, I thought I would do a blog post every 2 weeks detailing my training and how it is going. First, I thought, if I have to write and share how I am doing, compared to plan it might hold me as more accountable. Second, I thought, that it might be a good way to show how … Continue reading Marathon Training Week 1 & 2
I’m pretty excited about this statement. But I’m also nervous. I’m nervous that I won’t enjoy either the training, nor the actual race. I’m nervous that I will get injured, or won’t get a time that I secretly dream of. I’m nervous that I will feel under pressure and guilt laden with this time consuming personal endeavour. But I’ve wanted to do this for a … Continue reading I’m running a marathon
I’m getting excited about RED January – how about you? I mean, when do you ever look forward to January, but now I do, thanks to RED. The idea of being active everyday seem daunting when I embarked on the challenge for the 1st time, and now this will be my 4th year doing it. Are you wondering what RED January even is? Well the … Continue reading Top Tips for RED January
The coveted London Marathon ‘I’m in’ magazines will start dropping next week, and if you know what I am on about – good luck. This will be my 4th year in the ballot – and I’m ever hopeful! I mean, I do know that if I really wanted to run a marathon, I could run any number of marathons – but if I did get … Continue reading Poll: Ballot Hopefulness
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